.Turaki-led faction dismisses Wike’s national convention, says event gathering of APC sympathizers
.’S/Court ‘ll decide future of PDP’
Cyril Mbah, Abuja.
The Independent National Electoral Commission has recognised the faction of the National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party backed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.
The electoral body reflected the development on its official website on Monday, where it published the updated leadership of the opposition party.
Those listed include Abdulrahman Mohammed as National Chairman and Samuel Anyanwu as National Secretary, alongside other members of the party’s national leadership.
Screenshot of the names of the PDP NWC on INEC website.
Both Abdulrahman and Anyanwu emerged during the PDP National Convention held on Sunday night at the velodrome of the National Stadium in Abuja.
Members of the NWC were re-elected through consensus after the national caretaker committee was dissolved.
Below is the list of elected members.
Abdulrahman Mohammed — National Chairman
Aaron Chukwuemeka — Deputy National Chairman (South)
Yusufu Akirikwen — Deputy National Chairman (North)
Anyanwu Samuel — National Secretary
Kolawale Olabisi — Deputy National Secretary
Odeyemi Oladiran — National Treasurer
Lado Marke — Deputy National Treasurer
Eyim Henry — National Financial Secretary
Grema Kyari — Deputy National Financial Secretary
Umar Bature — National Organising Secretary
Efere Augustine — Deputy National Organising Secretary
Jungudo Mohammed — National Publicity Secretary
Egwu Chidiebere — Deputy National Publicity Secretary
Kamaldeen Ajibade — National Legal Adviser
Aloysius Uba — Deputy National Legal Adviser
Osuoha Donatus — National Auditor
Adaba Seri Yatu — Deputy National Auditor
Ogunshe Adedayo — National Women Leader
Hauwa Shinge — Deputy National Women Leader
Ibrahim Aboki — National Youth Leader
Momoh Bashir — Deputy National Youth Leader
.Turaki-led faction dismisses Wike’s national convention, says event gathering of APC sympathizers
.’S/Court ‘ll decide future of PDP’
Meanwhile, The Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed the convention held by a faction led by the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, describing it as a gathering of APC sympathizers.
The party said that the validity of the convention is a matter before the Supreme Court, and the case will be followed diligently.
The PDP faction claimed that the Wike group convention was held in contempt of the Court of Appeal and despite pending suits challenging its legitimacy.
The party stated that it has appealed a Federal High Court judgment granting the Wike-backed faction access to the PDP secretariat, saying they are confident the Supreme Court will uphold multi-party democracy and deliver unbiased judgement.
The party alleged that the Bola Tinubu-led APC government was actively orchestrating crises in other parties to foist one-party state on Nigeria, citing the government’s poor performance on security, economy, and social welfare as the reason.
The PDP urged members and Nigerians to keep hope alive, while expecting the Supreme Court to rescue multi-party democracy in Nigeria.
The ongoing crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has significant implications for the 2027 general elections.
The party’s internal divisions, particularly between the factions led by Nyesom Wike and Tanimu Turaki, will surely weaken the party’s ability and chances of mounting a strong challenge to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Although the situation is fluid, with both factions claiming legitimacy and moving forward with their respective plans, the Supreme Court’s decision on the appeal filed by the Turaki-led faction may provide clarity on the party’s leadership and direction.
